Competitive Indoor
The Guelph Youth Volleyball Association has Boys and Girls COMPETITIVE Teams who play in the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) Tournaments.
The competitive programs runs from October to April/May. Depending on the age division, the teams practice 2 to 3 times a week, attend a minimum of 4 OVA tournaments and the Ontario championships. The program also includes skills clinics held by our technical Director Zack Ferguson and University of Guelph Coaches Natasha Spawling and Tommy Pham
Tryouts are held on September.
SKILLS CLINICS
Cue Reading
The Cue Reading clinic will focus on teaching athletes how to identify and react to cues they will see in game. This will cover all facets of volleyball skills including; serve, attack, setting, blocking, defense, etc.
Serving
The Serving Clinic will focus on teaching the basic mechanical, technical and mental skills required for athletes to serve consistently. A second serving clinic will be held to teach advanced serving techniques to athletes.
Attacking
The Attacking Clinic will focus on proper footwork, arm swing mechanics and muscle activation during an attack. The second attacking clinic will focus on advanced hitting tactics and running additional offensive systems.
Setting
The Setting Clinic will focus on instructing proper setting mechanics and mindset. A second advanced setter’s clinic will aim to teach setters advanced gameplay systems and how to implement them in game.
Passing (Defense/Serve Receive)
Our passing clinic will aim to teach proper passing form as well as movement to improve both defensive and serve receive performance. The second clinic will focus on expanding defensive abilities and receiving tougher serves.
AGE DIVISIONS
Age division information for 2023-2024
Early Contact Initiative
6 v 6 Rallyball (13U)
As per the Early Contact Initiative, the 6v6 Rallyball division features a 24-month age eligibility that allows athletes born January 1st, 2010 and younger to participate.
14U/TLS
Athletes born September 1st, 2009 and younger are eligible for the TLS division.
15U, 2009 or later and athletes born from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 2008
16U, 2008 or later and athletes born from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 2007
17U, 2007 or later and athletes born from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 2006
18U, 2006 or later and athletes born from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 2005